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Chipotle and Citrus-Marinated Pork Tenderloin

2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and silver skin 1 cup orange juice 6 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 6 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled 2 shallots, peeled and chopped 2 dried chipotle chilies, crushed into small pieces (see Cook's note) 1 Tablespoon olive oil kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup chicken broth 2 Tablespoons chopped ...

Pork Tenderloin and Nectarines

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE: 3 ounces diced pancetta or thick-sliced smoked bacon 2 Tablespoons minced shallots 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 cup red-wine vinegar 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper FOR THE PORK: 1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and silver skin 2 firm nectarines, quartered (pits discarded) 1 to 2 Tablespoons canola oil salt ...

Homemade Peach Cream Pie ** OR ** Rhubarb Pie

2-1/3 cup pitted, peeled and sliced peaches 1-1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup plus 1 Tablespoon flour 1 cup milk 1 pinch of salt Mix all ingredients and pour into a ready made pie crust. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees for 30 minutes. **Fresh rhubarb may also be used in place ...

Cheesy Salsa Cheesecake

1 (8-ounce) softened cream cheese 1 (8-ounce) pkg. reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1-1/2 cup (6-ounce) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 3 (8-ounce) containers light sour cream (divided) 1 Tablespoon flour 3 eggs 1 cup mild salsa 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions 2 Tablespoons diced red bell pepper 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chilies 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley 1 cup guacamole Beat cream cheeses ...

Mama’s Manicotti Primavera

8 uncooked manicotti shells 1-1/4 cups (4 ounces) chopped mushrooms 2 medium shredded carrots (1 cup) 1 medium shredded zucchini (1 cup) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 pressed garlic clove 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning mix 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup (2-1/2 ounces) fresh grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese 1 jar ...

Scott’s Southern Style Cornbread

2 cups yellow cornmeal 1-1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 Tablespoons sugar (optional) 3 eggs (beaten) 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil (for skillet) 2 cups Buttermilk 1/4 cup melted butter melted butter for brushing top Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Put oil or shortening in a 10-inch iron skillet and place in the ...

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup nonfat buttermilk Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Add buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out into ...